Jay-Z's latest venture: Making Robinson Cano an American Icon
Jay-Z isn't just trying to sell teams on Robinson Cano, superstar second baseman, he is pitching Cano as a potential cultural icon. The idea isn't as crazy as it sounds. After weeks of his name being...
View ArticleYankees sign Brian McCann: The effect on catching depth
What does the Brian McCann signing mean for the likes of J.R. Murphy, Austin Romine, Gary Sanchez, and even Francisco Cervelli? On Saturday, the Yankees made the first, big free agent splash of the...
View ArticleYankees Rumors: Marlins express interest in Phil Hughes
The Marlins have expressed interest in Phil Hughes. It could be a perfect match.According to a recent post by MLB Trade Rumors, the Miami Marlins have called Phil Hughes and are possibly interested in...
View ArticleBrian McCann chooses pinstripes
According to multiple reports, the Yankees and Brian McCann agreed to a five-year contract on Saturday night. What does this deal tell us about the Yankees' plans for both the present and future? After...
View ArticleToday's poll: A-Rod or A-Fraud?
It has been an interesting week for Alex Rodriguez, shall we say. Has it changed what you think of the best-paid player in baseball history?If you haven't been paying attention to the Alex Rodriguez...
View ArticleNFL/Sunday afternoon open thread
If you'd like to talk some football or anything that isn't related to the Yankees signing Brian McCann, here is the place to do it. Fantasy Football playoffs for the Pinstripe Alley league begins next...
View ArticleYankees sign Brian McCann: Good move or bad move?
Was the first big splash of the offseason a good one? You decide.The Yankees forfeited the 19th pick in next year's draft by signing the best catcher on the free agent market in Brian McCann. After...
View ArticleYankee sign Brian McCann: A move that had to be made
No more Chris Stewart!Brian McCann and the New York Yankees have agreed to an $85 million, five-year deal, with a sixth-year vesting option that could push McCann's total haul to $100 million when all...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/26/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankee sign Brian McCann: A move that had to be madeBrian McCann, home runs, and Yankee StadiumMasahiro Tanaka news: NPB officials coming to New York to resolve posting...
View ArticleYankees Top Moments: (#2) Chambliss homer wins ALCS v. (#7) Murcer wins after...
Two great Yankee moments: the elation of a walk-off to go to the World Series, and the emotion of winning a game on the same day as a beloved teammate's funeral.The Pinstripe Alley Top Moments...
View ArticleNate McLouth free agency: Yankees interested in OF
McLouth could fit a role as a cheap platoon partner in the outfield in someone like Carlos Beltran proves too expensive.Fresh off signing Brian McCann to a big contract, the New York Yankees are...
View ArticleTop 100 Cleveland Indians: Recap, 50-26
The second quartile of the countdown is in the books. Before we head to the cream of the crop, let's do a quick review of how we got here. We've now completed the second quartile of the countdown. As...
View ArticleYankees Injury Update: Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira hasn't been seen on a baseball field since June, but the All-Star first baseman is making a comeback from wrist surgery and hopes to be ready for the 2014 season. He spoke on the YES...
View ArticleBrian McCann GIFs: What to expect when you’re expecting Brian McCann
Hank Steinbrenner just birthed the first big boom bang contract of the offseason. So what do we have to look forward to from our sparkly new catcher?On Saturday night, you were not having a good time...
View ArticleCarlos Beltran free agency: 3rd year a 'deal-breaker' with Yankees
Beltran is one of the most popular free agents on the market this year, but may be seeking too much for the Yankees.The New York Yankees are rumored to be chasing Carlos Beltran to help the team in the...
View ArticleYankees rumors: Carlos Beltran wants third year, team willing to do 2/$28MM
The Yankees are willing to pay Carlos Beltran, who has become their #1 target for the moment, $14 million per year over two years to fill vacancies in their outfield. Beltran is holding out for a third...
View Article2014 MLB Hall of Fame ballot announced
Teammates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine are joined by slugger Frank Thomas and more in this year's Cooperstown ballot.The Baseball Writers Association of America has announced the 2014 Hall of Fame...
View ArticleBrian McCann: a catching tradition revitalized
After a season of catcher production that would disappoint an expansion team, the Yankees get one of the best in the game.When people think of the signature position to play for the New York Yankees,...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez lawsuit against MLB calls out Bud Selig
A-Rod's fleet of legal advisors has amended the language of his suit to include some not-so-nice words about the commissioner.Alex Rodriguez and his cohort of lawyers have updated their lawsuit against...
View ArticleRobinson Cano rumors: 'Still a pretty big gap' in negotiations with Yankees
Yankees reps met with Cano's in New York on Tuesday. The two aren't close to a deal, but the second baseman's side did reportedly concede some.Representatives for the New York Yankees and free-agent...
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